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Hardesty's History of Jackson County
Ravenswood District
Patrick H. SLAVEN - was born October 29, 1856, when Jackson county, in which his birth occurred, was a part of Old Virginia. He is a son of John W. and Mary (Cline) Slaven, who cast their fortunes in with the people of Jackson county in 1845. In Monroe county, Ohio, July 7, 1860, was born Addie, daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary (Boothe) Johnson. With her parents she came to Jackson county in 1872, and in this county, at Ravenswood, on the 14th of June, 1882, were spoken the words which linked her life with that of Patrick H. Slaven. Although giving some of his time to the pursuits of an agricultural life, Mr. Slaven is devoted to the work of his profession, which is teaching. He entered upon the duties of an instructor in 1874, and since that time has taught eight terms, with five No. 1 certificates. His wife, who began teaching in 1878, has taught four terms, receiving four No. 1 certificates. Patrick H. Slaven may be addressed at Ravenswood, Jackson county, West Virginia.
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